Internships

The School Nutrition Association’s Internship Program is designed to provide interns with the training and opportunities necessary to pursue a district-level supervisory position in school nutrition. Whether you are a college student seeking hands-on experience or a seasoned school nutrition professional, SNA’s Internship Program connects you with opportunities to learn how school nutrition operations work.

Program Goals and Objectives:

Prepare interns to assume district level/supervisory positions in school nutrition.

Develop interns who can understand and assess the nutritional needs of diverse populations, especially of school-aged children at risk and of limited income.

Provide an environment in which interns can appreciate and perform the variety of tasks required for operating successful school foodservice programs.

Help interns communicate effectively in interactions with other professionals and stakeholders.

Provide interns the comprehensive experience to sit for the SNS Credentialing Exam.